$356
Inlaid Mahogany Veneer Tea Caddy, early 19th century, rectangular box with hinged lid with brass swing handle, the exterior with inlaid crossbanding and stringing and inlaid shield-shaped escutcheon, the interior tiger maple lid with ellipse-shaped reserve inlaid with a bird perched on an oak branch, the box interior fitted with two rectangular compartments with hinged covers flanking a central compartment with round opening, (warping, veneer losses, moisture stains), ht. 6 1/2, wd. 12, dp. 6 1/2 in. Lid warped so it does not completely close, three interior compartment covers are loose and warped., several losses of stringing and crossbanding on exterior with several segments saved in one compartment.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-08-14
